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Belgrade bus services may stop over 33 million Euro debt, NGO warns
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Belgrade bus services may stop over 33 million Euro debt, NGO warns

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Belgrade NGO warns that public bus services could halt in September due to over 33 million Euro in debt owed by the city government.
  • The BG Prevoz consortium, representing 18 bus operators, has not been paid for four months and threatened to stop services.
  • The situation is compounded by warnings from the City Transport Company's suppliers also seeking payment, raising concerns about a complete city transport shutdown.

Public bus services in Belgrade face a potential shutdown in September, according to a warning from the Center for Local Administration (CLS) NGO. The BG Prevoz consortium, which comprises 18 bus operators, has threatened to cease operations unless the city government settles its outstanding debt.

The consortium claims the city owes them just over 33 million Euro. The CLS revealed it had obtained a letter sent to the Belgrade City Public Transport Secretariat and Mayor Aleksandar Sapic's office. The letter stated that the consortium has not received payments for four months, making continued operation impossible.

Adding to the alarm, the CLS noted that suppliers for the City Transport Company (GSP) have also alerted the city government about unpaid dues. This dual pressure raises serious concerns about the stability of Belgrade's entire public transport system, with the CLS predicting a potential collapse in September. The city has been offering free public transport since January 1, 2025, a decision made by the mayor.

The situation is alarming bearing in mind that the City Transport Companyโ€™s (GSP) suppliers have also warned the city government that they are owed money.

โ€” CLS NGOThe NGO highlighted the broader financial strain on the city's transport sector.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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